Quimbee vs BarMax for the bar exam
Both are lower-cost full bar courses with money-back guarantees. Quimbee Bar Review+ is reported at about $1,199 with a refund if you complete 75% and fail; BarMax is $1,895 for the UBE or California with all 1,950 real MBE questions, 10 graded critiques, and a refund on its lifetime courses under strict conditions.
BarMax from its own pages; Quimbee price and guarantee as reported. Checked October 11-12, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| Quimbee | BarMax | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About $1,199 (reported) | $1,895 ($1,248 public interest) |
| Format | Short videos and outlines | App-based audio lectures, outlines, books |
| MBE practice | See Quimbee | All 1,950 released MBE questions |
| Writing feedback | See Quimbee | 10 graded essays or performance tests |
| Guarantee | Money back (75% completion, reported) | Money back on lifetime courses (strict conditions) |
Choose Quimbee if
- You want the lowest price and liked Quimbee’s style in law school.
Choose BarMax if
- You want official MBE questions and graded writing feedback.
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